Harvesting honey - A comprehensive run through
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 Published On Jul 20, 2020

A full end to end showcase of honey harvesting. From removing, to uncapping, to extracting, to bottling, and more. Tips and tricks along with recommendations.
///See below for a timeline of topics.

0:00:11 to 0:01:41 - Introduction
0:01:41 to 0:10:05 - Removing bees from honey boxes. Triangle escape board and other methods.
0:10:05 to 0:19:57 - Using a Fume Board and other tips
0:19:57 to 0:22:23 - Transporting boxes of honey as well as harvested supers
0:22:23 to 0:24:56 - Assessing frames for readiness for extracting
0:24:56 to 0:26:39 - Testing honey moisture with a refractometer
0:26:39 to 0:32:03 - Tips for setup

UNCAPPING Options and DEMONSTRATIONS
0:32:03 to 0:34:59 - Using a common bread knife and electric carving knife
0:34:59 to 0:36:48 - Using a cold uncapping knife
0:36:48 to 0:38:38 - Using an uncapping fork/uncapping scratcher
0:38:38 to 0:41:54 - Using a tined uncapping fork (the 'magic' tool)
0:41:54 to 0:44:02 - Using a needle roller
0:44:02 to 0:47:53 - Using a hot uncapping knife
0:47:53 to 0:51:02 - Using a heat gun

TIPS for Uncapping / Extraction
0:51:02 to 0:52:51 - Preview of an Uncapping Tank
0:52:51 to 0:54:48 - Avoiding frame 'blow-outs'
0:54:48 to 0:55:48 - Frames after extraction - comparison

EXTRACTING honey
0:55:48 to 0:59:27 - Tour of the inside of the extractor
0:59:27 to 1:01:33 - Demonstration of honey being extracted
1:01:33 to 1:03:06 - Tip, Anchor the extractor to a base
1:03:06 to 1:05:59 - Filtering Honey Options and Tips
1:05:59 to 1:07:12 - Double Sieve filter recommendation

BOTTLING Honey
1:07:12 to 1:12:05 - Bottling honey - demo and suggestions
1:12:05 to 1:13:53 - Managing extracted honey frames
1:13:53 to 1:17:24 - Cleaning the extractor
1:17:24 to 1:18:11 - Store equipment so it remains clean
1:18:11 - Video End

Bloopers
1:18:11 to 1:20:40

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